BIOWEG was founded in 2019 in Germany, we are a purpose-driven organization powered by conscious ChemDesign.
We match BioInnOvation to business problems. We explore and combine biotechnology, material science, and molecular simulation learning to create and sell advanced sustainable and bio-based high-performance ingredients.
Our ingredients are 100% animal- and GMO-free, globally scalable, and sustainably produced without using any harsh chemicals.
We work with results-oriented, forward-thinking companies and consumer brands with global scale in the beauty, nutraceuticals, and food/beverage sectors who desire highly differentiated, 100% animal-free and sustainable, science-based ingredient technologies
We match BioInnOvation to business problems. We explore and combine biotechnology, material science, and molecular simulation learning to create and sell advanced sustainable and bio-based high-performance ingredients.
Our ingredients are 100% animal- and GMO-free, globally scalable, and sustainably produced without using any harsh chemicals.
We work with results-oriented, forward-thinking companies and consumer brands with global scale in the beauty, nutraceuticals, and food/beverage sectors who desire highly differentiated, 100% animal-free and sustainable, science-based ingredient technologies
Location: Germany
Employees: 11-50
Total raised: $20.47M
Founded date: 2019
Investors 5
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | RootCamp | root.camp |
| 18.09.2025 | Axeleo Cap... | axc.vc |
| - | Plug and P... | plugandpla... |
| 08.07.2022 | Creative D... | creativede... |
| - | Endless Fr... | endlessfro... |
Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 22.12.2025 | - | $1.75M | - |
| 16.09.2025 | Series A | $18.71M | Axeleo Cap... |
Mentions in press and media 7
| Date | Title | Description |
| 22.12.2025 | German BioTech startup BIOWEG raises €1.5 million to turn industrial waste into valuable metals | Quakenbrück-based BIOWEG, in partnership with Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), has secured €1.5 million to support the development of its waste-to-value platform tech for water-based Rare Earth Element (REE) recovery. The funding ... |
| 16.09.2025 | BIOWEG secures €16M to scale biodegradable alternatives to microplastics | German-based BIOWEG, a company developing high-performance, biodegradable ingredients to replace intentionally added acrylic polymer based microplastics, has closed a €16 million Series A round. The round was led by Axeleo Capital - Green T... |
| 16.09.2025 | BIOWEG Raises €16M in Series A Funding | BIOWENG, a Quakenbrück, Germany-based biotechnology company developing biodegradable ingredients to replace intentionally added acrylic polymer based microplastics, raised €16M in Series A funding. The round was led by Axeleo Capital – Gree... |
| 24.06.2024 | Sustainable Chemistry Innovations Shaping the Future of the Process Industry | Sustainable Chemistry Innovations Shaping the Future of the Process Industry Mon, Jun 24, 2024 19:01 CET Report this content Significant Success of Start-ups Presented by ISC3 at ACHEMA 2024 Sustainable Chemistry provides solutions to the c... |
| 21.05.2024 | Sustainable Chemistry innovations for the process industry | Sustainable Chemistry innovations for the process industry Tue, May 21, 2024 17:48 CET Report this content ISC3 presents innovative solutions of fourteen start-ups at ACHEMA From textile dyes derived from microorganisms, to image processing... |
| 01.09.2023 | International Start-ups bring innovations in the field of Sustainable Chemistry to the World Chemical Conference ICCM5 | International Start-ups bring innovations in the field of Sustainable Chemistry to the World Chemical Conference ICCM5 Fri, Sep 01, 2023 13:37 CET Report this content 30 Start-ups present their ideas at the ISC3 Investor Forum – final pitch... |
| - | BIOWEG | “Revolutionizing The Future Of Bio-Ingredients With The Power Of Microbes & Green Chemistry Learn More COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE Replacing microplastic and non-degradable polymers AGRICULTURE Replacing petroleum and acrylic based co... |